ASIA

Alila Yangshuo

With its karst mountains and winding rivers, the landscape of this laid-back town is the stuff of classic Chinese paintings. And nestled into the bucolic rolling hills along The Li River, a sweet spot to take it all in. The converted 1960s refinery may no longer be producing sugar, but it’s still churning out sweetness of a memorable kind. Take a tour through the former sugar mill to relive each restored building’s history. Explore the surrounding villages on bike, or just stay in – in the pool, to be more specific – as you savor the now.

Best time to visit:

March to May, September to November

What we love

What we absolutely love about the property and feel sure will dazzle you too.

Gorgeously restored, with photographs, knick knacks, and furniture telling the story of the location’s past

The cavernous underground spa, inspired by the region’s karst caves, is out-of-this-world, literally